Nelson Mullins is attractive to some lateral partners because of its greater "flexibility on rates" compared with other firms, said managing partner Jim Lehman.

"Conway ignored their ethical and contractual obligation to Smith, which is a basis of Smith's legal malpractice claim. It was improper for the trial court to resolve this issue in favor of Conway on summary judgment by finding that there was an implied contract for the Chapter 7 representation," Virginia Court of Appeals Judge Doris Henderson Causey wrote in a dissenting opinion.

The adoption of a nontransparent pay system comes as firm leaders seek to reduce internal tensions as the spread of compensation expands.

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"I am deeply honored to have been chosen as Judy Areen's successor and am committed to advancing excellence in legal education at a time of heightened challenges and changes in law and higher education," Kelleye Testy said in a statement.

Exuding passion is important, Netflix legal ops chief Jenn McCarron said, but "if you're just a passion rocket, people will feel torpedoed by you."

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Am Law 100 firms increased their associate ranks by only 1.7% through November, even accounting for their fall classes, according to a report this week.

The agreement "sends a signal the EPA is making an example of someone. Make sure your house is in order," said Joshua Van Eaton, a principal at Beveridge & Diamond.

While new to law firms, hoteling strategies are line with the practices of companies in other verticals where hoteling and 100% work flexibility have been successfully in place for some time.

Iowa Attorney General Bird called the rulings a landmark victory for Iowa farmers and property owners.

Court of Appeals Judge Jenny Rivera sounded unconvinced by an argument that the virus had changed the environment inside eateries.

Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a 2024-25 spending plan that maintains court funding and includes millions for a new Sixth District Court of Appeal courthouse.

The questions certified to the high court ask what duty of care, if any, Uber owes rideshare passengers who suffer an assault or other crime at the hands of an unauthorized person posing as one of their drivers, and if a duty is owed, does California precedent create an exception to that duty?

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison partner Jeh Johnson, who represents Davis Polk, introduced several other attorneys' evaluations of plaintiff Kaloma Cardwell during his cross-examination of Davis Polk partner Jason Kyrwood.

Leading the new offering is a group of three senior advisers, two of whom are Shin & Kim recent hires.

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"I am deeply appreciative that Paul has agreed to step into the role while our search wraps up," said Jenny Martinez, Stanford University provost. "Paul is well known to our community for his distinguished legal scholarship, his extensive knowledge of SLS and his commitment to Stanford as a university citizen."

The change comes after the departure of co-founder Robert Frenchman and elevation of Torrey Young as a name partner.

"Post-trial motions are not an appropriate time to make entirely novel arguments disconnected from the evidence and the advocacy presented at trial," Daniel Sherry said.